Modern Love Is Automatic
Modern Love Is Automatic

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Modern Love Is Automatic

2009
Movie
93 min
English

About an apathetic nurse who moonlights as a dominatrix, her aspiring model roommate, and the sad, strange world they live in.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Director: Simon EllisGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

This British romantic comedy follows the life of a young man who believes he's found the perfect woman, only to discover she has a unique and unconventional approach to relationships. As he navigates her eccentricities, he must decide if love can truly conquer all, even the most baffling of modern dating predicaments.

Critical Reception

Modern Love Is Automatic received a mixed reception, with critics often citing its charming premise but finding the execution somewhat uneven. Audiences generally appreciated the lighthearted tone and the performances of the lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky premise and endearing lead performances.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.

  • Noted for its light and breezy, albeit sometimes shallow, romantic comedy feel.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Modern Love Is Automatic' is not widely available on Google.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a series of romantic comedies commissioned by the UK's Channel 4, aiming to capture a modern sensibility in storytelling.

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